Milwaukee to Charlotte (MKE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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651 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2866
AA American
A21N
9:17 AM
CDT
12:17 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2134
AA American
319
1:30 PM
CDT
4:37 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2846
AA American
319
6:17 PM
CDT
9:28 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2134
AA American
319
11:46 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 4m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2846
AA American
319
4:28 PM
EDT
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1072
AA American
321
10:52 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
CDT
2h 7m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 43m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 3h 46m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 3h 50m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 4h 3m WN AABALXJ St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 9m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 12m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 22m AAWN AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 33m WN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 45m WN AABA Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 49m AFAMDL AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 651 mi 2h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 20 319, A21N 2h-2h11 89% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to CLT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,434
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → CLT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
85%
Return
CLT → MKE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MKE→CLT ORD→CLT MSN→CLT
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 19 1
Weekly flights 21 320 20
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 50m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

MKE–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MKE to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to CLT

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to CLT is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).